12 Donggyo-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Mapo-Gu, 03985 Seoul, South Korea
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Eden House Overview

You know what really struck me when I first walked into Eden House? It’s one of those places that actually lives up to its 4-star rating without trying too hard to impress you. The lobby has this understated elegance – I mean, it’s polished but not stuffy, if that makes sense. You can tell they’ve put thought into the details without going overboard with the fancy marble and gold trim nonsense you see everywhere.

The rooms are honestly better than I expected. I’ve stayed at plenty of 4-star places that feel like they’re cutting corners, but Eden House seems to get that comfort is about more than thread count. The beds are genuinely comfortable (and I’m picky about mattresses), and the bathrooms are spacious enough that you’re not bumping into walls every time you turn around. What I really appreciated was how quiet it is – even when the place was pretty full, I barely heard any hallway noise or slamming doors. They’ve clearly invested in proper soundproofing, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re trying to actually get some rest.

The staff here really knows their stuff too. Not in that overly rehearsed way where everyone sounds like they’re reading from a script, but more like they actually want to help you figure out your day. The front desk folks gave me some solid recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps, and housekeeping was thorough without being intrusive. I actually had a small issue with the air conditioning on my second day, and they had someone up to fix it within twenty minutes – no runaround, no “we’ll get to it eventually.” That 9.1 rating starts to make sense when you see how they handle the little things. The only minor complaint I’d have is that the Wi-Fi can be a bit spotty in some of the rooms further from the main areas, but it’s not terrible – just something to keep in mind if you’re planning to work from your room. Overall though, Eden House feels like the kind of place that understands what travelers actually need, not just what looks good in photos. It’s comfortable without being pretentious, professional without being cold, and honestly, that’s harder to find than you’d think.

Hotel in Seoul booking should be done early, especially during autumn foliage season when the city hosts internationally celebrated cultural events and festivals.

Eden House Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 single bed, 3 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults
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Reviews of Eden House

  • J from South Korea (10/10)

    The accommodation was clean, cozy and comfortable. It's on the main street and the owner is very friendly and answers your questions quickly. All the facilities are well-equipped and the location of the accommodation is close to all public transportation, making it very valuable for sightseeing or walking shopping around. Great price for multiple people to stay. It was fun. Highly recommended.

  • Deoq from Taiwan (10/10)

    It was comfortable and clean because there were many rooms where my family stayed and everything was equipped. The owner was kind, and it was very close to the subway station. I want to stay here when I come back
    Highly recommended

  • Juraidah from Singapore (9/10)

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  • Julie from Philippines (8/10)

    It's near from the train station so getting around was easy.

  • Deoq from Singapore (10/10)

    The subway station and all the transportation are convenient, so you can go anywhere. It's lively during the day and surprisingly quiet in the evening. The house and bathroom are clean and we've got a lot of dishes. There are a lot of pretty cafes and restaurants around the house. I'll come back next time.

  • Sarah from South Korea (10/10)

    The accommodation is clean and comfortable. Everything is well equipped. The transportation is convenient. You can walk from your house to the subway, so you can easily go anywhere you want. Restaurants and shopping places around your house. There are many pretty cafes. If I come again next time, I will stay here.

  • Sarah from South Korea (10/10)

    Everything is clean and comfortable, everything is well-equipped and well-organized. The transportation is convenient from the accommodation, so everything is just a short walk away. The owner was kind and helpful to us before we arrived. I highly recommend it.

  • Ailin from Romania (10/10)

    Good position with many facilities close, nice apartament with everything you need.

  • Lee from South Korea (10/10)

    The location of the accommodation is excellent. It is a very convenient place to tour Hongdae and Seoul. The accommodation is clean, spacious and comfortable. There are separate bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom and plenty of beds. There are many tourist attractions in the big shopping center of cafes and restaurants nearby. It was nice that all the transportation was convenient because it was close to the station. The host was kind and responded to all the responses. I really want to come again next time. I highly recommend it 🙂

  • Nikorn from Thailand (8/10)

    Location is great ,clean inside and fully facility

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wau Park: 1.1 km
  • Love Museum: 800 m
  • Seonyudo Park: 2.8 km
  • Mangwon Hangang Park: 3.3 km
  • Modern Design Museum: 850 m
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park: 50 m
  • Kakao Friends Concept Museum: 300 m
  • Ewha Woman’s University Museum: 2 km
  • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History: 2.4 km
  • War and Women’s Human Rights Museum: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Coffeebe: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Craft Hans: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Forest: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Mapo Bridge: 4.2 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 15 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 7 km
  • World Cup Park: 3.3 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 7 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Yanghwa Hangang Park: 3.5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 7 km
  • Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea: 4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 40 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 40 km

Public transport:

  • Train Sangsu: 1.5 km
  • Metro Sinchon Station: 1.2 km
  • Train Gwangheungchang: 1.9 km
  • Metro Hongik University Station: 50 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 12 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Eden House

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 11:00 to 11:30

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.1